References to Tolkien's work in *your* work

[Lyta_Underhill]

For example, Mr. Celebrimbor could have decided to refuse to sell his products to other nations. But he and his workers went so far as to take creative input from their foreign customers to make sure that they were satisfied. The goal to which I would assign the highest priority is economic freedom, because without the freedom to make one’s own choices, business owners and workers will lose the desire to do better and create better goods and services.

Interesting use of Tolkien, Encaitare! Perhaps there can be some thought given to the relationship between management and workers as well, as there was the alliance between Celebrimbor and Narvi, and the works of Moria flourished then...and how "delving too deeply" can cause a business to go under due to a "Balrog market." Also, I can't imagine the Elves mass-producing Great Rings like Burger King might (or even the high-end reproduction makers!)! That was one thing that contributed to my absolutely NOT wanting a "One Ring" to signify my solidarity with the world of Tolkien. That, and the fact that "The Ring is altogether evil..." I instead wear a Lorien leaf brooch and leave its interpretation to those who recognize it. Those who don't still comment on how nice it looks! Perhaps the marketer should be Sauron! After all, he must have marketed those Great Rings to the races of Middle Earth in some convincing way!

Sauron's business ethic: Hook the consumer, then up the price!

Celebrimbor and Narvi: Perfection in one's work.

I'd say Sauron's ethic is closer to the mainstream economic ethic, unfortunately.

This has been a great bit of fun and has helped the coffee reach my brain! Thanks, Enca!

Cheers!
Lyta